On June 27, 2003, a Beech 35-B33 (registration N8953M) was involved in an aviation accident near Harned, KY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Witnesses report an airplane descending straight down like a WWII dive bomber, with engine at full power. No mechanical deficiencies found during examination.
Incident Overview
According to witnesses, an airplane was observed descending straight down approximately 30 miles from its intended destination. The witnesses likened the descent to that of a World War II dive bomber aircraft. They reported hearing the engine operating at what sounded like full power, with the throttle apparently wide open.
Witness Accounts
The weather conditions at the time were described as clear with good visibility. The pilot and a passenger were returning from a vacation and were 30 miles from their destination airport when the incident occurred.
Examination
A thorough examination of the airplane and its engine revealed no mechanical deficiencies or malfunctions that could explain the observed descent profile.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Jun 2003 Beech 35-B33 accident near Harned, KY?
Witnesses report an airplane descending straight down like a WWII dive bomber, with engine at full power. No mechanical deficiencies found during examination.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jun 2003 involved a Beech 35-B33, registration N8953M, at Harned, KY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The airplane's in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
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